About us
"I never intended to become a breeder, rather I started with a single Bengal that I fell in love with"
Mandy's Bengals Cattery story started when Kris adopted his first Bengal. He wanted a companion but didn't want the responsibilities of a pet dog, since he had a busy lifestyle.
Growing up, he always had pets: dogs, rabbits, birds, and even a salamander- but never a cat. He experimented with breeding Samoyed dogs when he was only thirteen. As this story unfolds, you will see how life has a funny way of coming full circle.
In the past, he believed cats wouldn't make a good pet because they were too independent, or, if they were affectionate, he ended up covered in cat hair after any tender exchanges.
He had two other (younger) motives. He wanted his two young children to know what he did growing up and that a family can grow closer with the addition of a pet.
Around the same time, Kris' sister adopted a brown Bengal. When he first saw her kitten, he was in awe. The wild-looking mini-leopard caught his eye, and he spent more time with the kitten that day than the rest of his family.
He discovered that Bengals weren't your typical house cat; they were extraordinary. They originated from mixing the wild Asian Leopard with a domestic cat. This hybrid is exotic, energetic, playful, athletic, and intelligent.
He also discovered that Bengals shed much less than other cats, if anything at all, so he wouldn't have to worry about "de-shedding" himself every time he left the house.
A Bengal cat sounded like the perfect pet, just as friendly and energetic as a dog but without all the extra responsibilities.
He called the cattery where his sister had adopted her Bengal and soon met the kitten he would first adopt: "Kiki Sarabi."
Kiki was the last of the litter to be adopted, and at 16 weeks old, her brothers and sisters had already departed to their forever homes.
When Kris and his children visited her, they saw a beautiful brown Bengal with a rosette-spotted coat and gorgeous hazel-green eyes. However, she was timid and therefore overlooked by all the potential parents who visited.
Kris was incredibly skeptical because he wasn't interested in an antisocial "scaredy-cat." Still, the breeder reassured him that she would become his loyal companion if he were willing to put the time (and love in).
Then, Kris noticed a particular spot on the left side of her coat. The rosette was heart-shaped. Kris made his decision and knew Kiki would come home with them that day.
Kiki hid in the closet for the first few weeks, but with a little patient coaxing, she was soon past her fears and became a new member of the family.
Sometime later, Kris thought it would be a great idea to expand the family again.
That is when he bought a second Bengal, Leon Leo.
Leo was outgoing and fun-loving, so he bonded with the family instantly. Leo also became a close companion for Kiki, and within the first 24 hours, they became inseparable.
With the help of many mentors and their veterinarians, Kris learned the ropes of owning and operating a reputable cattery with the highest standards, focusing on health, temperament and the most rare colours and patterns.
"There is something magical about watching creation take place, especially with something as beautiful as a Bengal," says Kris.
Kris witnessed this firsthand when they had their first litter of beautiful baby snow Bengals.
Since then, he has been co-creating healthy, loving, good-tempered Bengals so that other families can experience the wonderful feeling that a Bengal can bring into their homes.
We are a registered TICA (The International Cat Association) Breeder
Bengal Canada Member
TIBCS (The International Bengal Cat Society) Breeder
Bengal Cat Club Certified Breeder
